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Compare Des Plaines to Gurnee

This post compares Des Plaines, Illinois to Gurnee, Illinois across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Des Plaines (city) Gurnee (village)
Population 58,805 30,971
Income (median) $51,285 $64,487
Home Value (median) $242,600 $254,000
White 75% 74%
Black 2% 6%
Asian 13% 11%
With Kids 28% 37%
Age (median) 43 38
Rentals 23% 28%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Des Plaines or Gurnee?
A: Des Plaines has a larger population count than Gurnee: 58805 compared with 30971 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Des Plaines or in Gurnee?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Des Plaines.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Des Plaines or Gurnee?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Des Plaines.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gurnee does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 23% for Des Plaines versus 28% for Gurnee.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Des Plaines may include: Elk-Grove-Village, Bloomingdale, and Lombard.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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